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Bluetooth Firmware Development - Staff Engineer
Required skills
Python
Java
Linux
Company:
Qualcomm India Private Limited:
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering
General Summary:
- Design, develop, and maintain Bluetooth stack components and profiles across Android and embedded platforms (host and firmware)
- Enhance and support existing profiles and controller functionality through bug fixes, performance improvements, and feature additions.
- Collaborate closely with: · System Test Teams to validate functionality and ensure robustness.
- Customer Engineering Teams to address integration challenges and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Automotive OEMs and Tier-1 customers to support bring-up, customization, and commercialization efforts.
- Drive end-to-end Bluetooth technology deployment, from initial platform bring-up to production release.
- Ensure quality and compliance of Bluetooth software deliverables across multiple platforms.
- Ability to work in cross-functional teams and manage deliverables in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment. · Strong expertise in Android/Linux-based platforms.
- Proficient in C, C++, and Java programming languages. · Excellent C programming skills with proven experience of writing efficient code for low powered and memory constrained systems.
- Solid understanding of Bluetooth technology, including stack architecture and profile implementations.
- Experience with system peripheral interfaces such as UART, PCM/I2S, USB. · Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, including use of tools like logcat, GDB, strace, etc.
- Experience with Bluetooth test tools such as Air Sniffers (e.g., Ellisys, Frontline) and PTS (Profile Tuning Suite).
- Experience in automotive software development and understanding of automotive-grade quality standards.
- BE/ B.Tech/ ME/ M.Tech
- Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, Telecommunications or equivalent with 14+ years of industry experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. -
2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
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Familiarity with kernel-level device drivers and low-level system debugging. · Exposure to Android Bluetooth stack internals and ability to propose and implement architectural changes.
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Knowledge of Qualcomm chipsets and development environments.
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Qualcomm
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10,001+
Employees
San Diego
Headquarters
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Pros
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Interesting work and new skill development
Strong brand name recognition
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Low compensation compared to market rates
Poor communication from employees
No benefits provided
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Stock
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Recruiter Screen
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6
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